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From the chief: Skunks on parade

Skunks, skunks and more skunks have had the phones here ringing off the hook.

We have had a rash of calls related to those smelly creatures lately. Just the other night an officer was called to a residence in reference to a skunk in the house. Evidently a door was left open and the homeowner's dogs chased the skunk inside. As one of our officers responded to assist the shocked homeowner get rid of the unwanted stinker, it begs the question, what to do when you have a skunk problem?

There are several pest control companies that serve the village and could be used as a resource.

We also have a list of things that can be done to try and prevent them from being a nuisance:

First, make sure there is no available access under or in your home, or any place near your home that might be a used as a den.

Second, make sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies in case of an encounter with a skunk.

If you have a skunk that has gotten in an unwanted area, some home remedies include placing moth balls or ammonia soaked rags to help discourage them from coming back.